Friday, February 26, 2010

ESM Welfare: Meeting with Pallam Raju


Under signed leaded a delegation of Ex-servicemen to meet Dr MM Pallam Raju, Hon’ble Minister of State of Defence, on 23 Feb 2010, at his office in Ministry of Defence. The aim of the meeting was to apprise him about the difficulties faced by the residents of Delhi Cantt and also to dicusses various welfare points concerning Ex-servicemen.
Points discussed as under:
  • I reminded the Hon’ble Minister that gazette notification for “One Rank One Pension” in respect PBOR is not yet out. It was mentioned by minister that all normal formalities for gazette notification are complete and it will be announced soon for implementation.
  • I had also assured the delegation that War Memorial for Delhi state will be constructed to honour those who scarified for the nation from Delhi. He had also agreed to construct a rest house with 100 rooms and dormitory for the ex-servicemen visiting Delhi in connection with medical treatment and various other works.

    Request and appeal was made to earmark land in Delhi Cantt to house the following under one roof:
  • DGR office
  • Conventional Hall/ Auditorium
  • Rest House for both officers & PBOR
  • ECHS facilities.
  • CSD Canteen
  • Recreation facilities
  • Opening of 100 bed Hospital in Delhi Cantt.

    We are hopeful and positive about the outcome of our meeting.
    I am always at your services. “Jai Hind”
    Veteran Maj (Dr) T C Rao
    Chairman DPCC

    Dear Maj Rao,
    Thanks for the updates.
    However I would like to enquire about the status of the most imp issue- OROP, which affects you and all of us, incl those in uniform once they relenquinsh the same. When is it likely to see the light of the day, if at all. May I know what efforts are being put in at your end.
    Thanks and regards.
    Brig C M Harnal (Retd)
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